RIIEGS305E — Navigate in remote or trackless areas

1 Plan and prepare to navigate in remote or trackless areas

• 1.1Access, interpret and apply navigation in remote or trackless areas documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
• 1.2Select the type of map(s) suitable for the activity
• 1.3Identify possible sources of error and inaccuracies on the map
• 1.4Identify symbols and information contained on the map
• 1.5Identify the way in which relevant symbols and information on the map can be used in navigation

2 Use a compass

• 2.1Identify the essential features of a compass
• 2.2Demonstrate the manner in which a compass is used to maintain a designated course
• 2.3Demonstrate how compass use reflects understanding of the factors that affect accuracy

3 Plan a route for remote or trackless areas

• 3.1Apply symbols and information contained on the map to plan an efficient route/course suitable to navigation and activity-specific abilities
• 3.2Obtain additional information to assist in the preparation of a navigation data sheet from the map and from other suitable sources of information
• 3.3Identify potential hazards associated with navigating through adverse environmental conditions
• 3.4Consider other contextual issues in the planning of a route
• 3.5Prepare a navigation data sheet/route card according to work requirements
• 3.6Identify emergency or contingency escape routes
• 3.7Consider environmental impact issues in the planning of a route

4 Navigate in remote or trackless areas

• 4.1Maintain orientation of map to surroundings
• 4.2Identify possible sources of navigation error in specific locations
• 4.3Use combined map, compass and other techniques whilst following a route in unmodified landscapes
• 4.4Employ techniques for distance estimations of travel in the absence of identifying features
• 4.5Maintain the designated course whilst bypassing obstacles
• 4.6Maintain a course in adverse environmental conditions and/or poor visibility
• 4.7Fix position accurately and regularly using a combination of appropriate navigation techniques
• 4.8Select an efficient route choice for the surroundings and conditions
• 4.9Employ suitable combinations of navigation techniques to fix position and identify unknown features when in unfamiliar surroundings/location

What does an assessment tool for RIIEGS305E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIEGS305E needs to address all 49 unit components: 4 elements with 24 performance criteria, 16 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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